Saturday, February 5, 2011

North America, 1650

This brilliant coloured map by Nicolas Sanson is a fascinating combination of scientific cartography and geographic misinformation. While it was the first printed map to show all five of the Great Lakes, it perpetuated the tradition of depicting California as a huge island. The legendary lands of Ciboa and Quivira are vaguely located in the Southwest and the Rio Grande is shown with its mouth on the west coast.

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About Me

Words, ideas, stories. These have always been a passion for me. Whether reading, writing, or sharing in a stimulating conversation, words are my fuel. Add a camera to the mix and I can get downright giddy.
I love my friends and family, especially my husband and sons who stretch and delight me every single day.
But what enlivens me the most is my relationship with Jesus, whose love and grace have won my heart.